Mommy Is Truly Dearest

Social, demographic and technological changes have made it more
common for adult daughters to keep their mothers’ apron strings tied
tighter — and for longer, say researchers who study the transition into
young adulthood.

Today, it is not unusual for unmarried
middle-class women in their 20s or 30s to share with their mothers the
diary-worthy details of their lives, plan weekly outings with them and
call the Mommy Batphone when they need backup.